Learner or Transmission Relay Tech I

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About the role

This is the first level of the Relay Technician hierarchy. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at one of two levels:

• Learner Relay Technician: Assists a higher-level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop intermediate skills and the ability to work with greater independence.
• Transmission Relay Tech I: Assists a higher-level technician and sometimes safely leads a lower-level technician in activities associated with relay construction and maintenance. Incumbents are expected to develop complex skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.

Responsibilities

• Firm grasp of safe work practices and safety culture.
• Understanding the fundamentals of Human Performance Tools and requirements.
• Understanding the fundamentals of relaying, protective schemes, controls, alarms, distribution SCADA, and communications.
• Basic isolation procedure writing.
• Demonstrates good verbal communication skills.
• Firm grasp of print reading and red mark process.
• Understanding of RTS and its use.
• Understanding of ASPEN and reporting.
• Complete understanding of NERC compliance and importance for accurate data and timely completion.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Develops the ability to think methodically and arrange activities in logical order.
• Basic understanding of CT and VT circuits.
• Exposure to Carrier and Tone equipment.
• Assists in the submittal of accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call-out rotation.
• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Develops positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass any required background check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for 100 feet.
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
• Must have a permanent residence approximately forty-five minutes from their base location.

Qualifications

Learner Relay Technician

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• In lieu of Associate’s degree: High School/GED and two (2) or more years of related work experience

Transmission Relay Tech I

• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology and one (1) or more years of related work experience
• In lieu of Associate’s degree and related work experience: High School/GED and three (3) or more years of related work experience

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a designated company facility in North or South Carolina.
• Demonstrated availability for after-hours work and call-out rotation.